NH Senate Fails To Overturn Governor’s Medical Marijuana Veto

Live Free or Die - New Hampshire state motto

The New Hampshire Senate failed to overturn Governor John Lynch’s veto of Senate Bill 409 yesterday. The final vote was 13 for overturning the veto vs 10 against. A 2/3 majority is necessary for overturning the veto, so it was 3 votes short.

Senate Bill 409 would have allowed a patient or caretaker to cultivate up to six ounces of usable marijuana if a doctor determines the patient has a qualifying medical condition, defined as a severely debilitating or terminal disease that causes symptoms or treatment results alleviated by marijuana.

So much for enough NH politicians following the state motto of “Live Free or Die“.  I guess it’s “Forced Prohibition & Pharma Pain Meds Only” instead.